US 6 (159th St) over I- 94 Bishop Ford
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.7 E Cottage Grove · Structure no. 016038800000000
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 (159th St) over I- 94 Bishop Ford is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 (159th St) over I- 94 Bishop Ford in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 78 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 21,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,149 by 2046. The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long and 92 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 (159th St) over I- 94 Bishop Ford built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is US 6 (159th St) over I- 94 Bishop Ford in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 (159th St) over I- 94 Bishop Ford carry?
About 21,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 6 (159th St) over I- 94 Bishop Ford?
The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 (159th St) over I- 94 Bishop Ford?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.